ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has called for cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government, just as he felicitated with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary today – Monday, December 19, 2016.

In his goodwill message to the celebrant, the President described the Senate President as “one of the most influential politicians of our time who has made tremendous impact on the country.”

President Buhari in a statement issued by his SSA on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu noted that Senator Saraki has successfully kept the memory of his late father alive by identifying with the grassroots in his home state.

While wishing him many more prosperous years ahead, the President called for closer cooperation between the executive and the legislature to ensure the smooth implementation of government policies and programmes.

President Buhari insisted despite the principle of separation of powers, both arms of government should be united in the promotion of the common good of the people.

He noted that whatever differences that might occasionally arise between the two branches of government, should not be allowed to compromise their common goals of promoting the greater progress and development of Nigeria.